Water Droplet Photos

[TwoRails]

Yea i noticed that too, I think its because I didn't have a tripod with me, I was balencing the cam on books and couldn't get as close to the water as id like. So these images are the result of a massive crop job.

Don't know how I miss his post... sorry. Ya, most of my humming bird shots are like that: too far away and they are just a little dot in frame needing massive cropping just to see 'em

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Nice 'water droplet' photo,GeminiStars.

 

[leighthal]

I have one - two - three - four threads running somewhere here on TPF on droplet photography, and the set-up I used for them can be seen in Post 9 of the link called "three" here.
It's just a Rebel XT and a Speedlite, and the el-cheapo Sigma 70-300mm lens in its macro position. No high speed camera. That was totally unnecessary.

Thanks for the tutorial. I don't have fancy equipment either but was pleased with my results..... thanks to you.

I like the "eye" effect in the top of the drop.

 

[AdamBomb]

My contribution:

 

[bazza]

Here's my attempt..
One question. I found it hard getting the drop in focus, actually this is my only one from about 50 shots. What aperture settings do you use and what is the secret for getting it so sharp?

Thanks..

 

[TCimages]

The way I focus is lay something (pencil) across the center of the dish (where you'll place your drops) and manually focus on it. Great shots everyone

 

[matt-l]

 

[bazza]

Thanks, I ended up doing that, I just need a dropper now. I was using a sponge and gently squeezing it but the drops weren't very accurate. Thanks again..

 

[DexGtr]

just something i messed with last night....nothing perfect i just tried it out...

 

[tannaleigh]

This was my first attempt at water droplets. Pretty good I think for first try!
CC please.
Remember...I'm a newbie... be kind.

 

[zioneffect564]

you can find the setup here..

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/general-gallery/103107-goodnight-gravity.html

 

[rufus5150]

I don't quite have a good lens setup for this yet, but here's my go with my 50mm...

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[nickisonfire]

nothing special but here's mine:

 

[natc143]

TC images - SICK images, thanks for posting your setup and recommendations. Very cool of u!

 

[rmh159]

My attempt over the weekend (not blood)

 

[mitsugirly]

My attempt over the weekend (not blood)

Thats a cool idea. Did you just have a bowl of regular water and dropped food coloring into it or something? I would end up wasting an entire bottle if I tried that. Really neat idea tho and something different.